Pinguicula medusina Forms Underground Resting Bulb in Spring

Grower's P. medusina (1 month old) produced short leaves, stopped growing, leaves withered. Uprooted to check for rot—found whitish-yellow onion-like bulb with taproot, few roots.

Normal Spring Dormancy for This Species

P. medusina uniquely goes dormant in early-mid spring, forming a subterranean resting bulb to survive dry season. Keep soil dry during this phase. Resume watering in a couple months—plant will re-emerge.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin